Acer CB241HQK PC Monitor

The Acer CB Series monitors provide an outstanding visual experience via high resolution and wide viewing angles[1]. These monitors are packed with Acer technologies to deliver superior comfort...
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Has a Built-In Speaker

The CB241HQK has a built-in speaker. Most of the other medium monitors that have been around for more than a year also have a built-in speaker.

It may also be worth considering one of the other LCD screens with a built-in speaker currently available including because of it's better review score, the Asus VG278HV ($329.00).

We think you might also be interested in alternative PC screens which also have a built-in speaker including the LG 24MB67PY, or the Samsung NC221 ($249.95).

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Fairly High Maximum Height Adjustment

The Acer CB241HQK has a quite high maximum height adjustment (150 millimeters) compared to most of the other medium monitors that are a similar age to the CB241HQK. The lowest maximum height adjustment of PC displays of this spec and age is 20mm and the highest is 180mm.

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Quite Fast Response Time

The Acer CB241HQK has a quite fast response time (only 4 milliseconds) compared to most of the other similar spec flatpanel monitors that were launched around the same time as the CB241HQK. Across all the similar spec flatpanel monitors that were launched around the same time as the CB241HQK the response times range from 1ms to 40ms, and the average response time is 5.7ms.

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7 Reasons Against

Does Not Have a Built-In Camera

The CB241HQK does not have a built-in camera. Most of the other PC displays of a similar type and age to the CB241HQK also do not have a built-in camera.

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Not 3D Compatible

Most flatpanel monitors of this spec and age are not 3D compatible. The Acer CB241HQK is no exception to this as it too is not 3D compatible.

Does Not Have an Integrated Card Reader

The Acer CB241HQK does not have an integrated card reader. Most of the other PC monitors that are a similar age to the CB241HQK also do not have an integrated card reader.

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Only HD HD Type

This PC display has a 4K Ultra HD HD type, which is typical of many medium monitors that were launched more than a year ago.

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Very Low RMS Rated Audio Power

Across all the medium monitors that have been around for a similar time to the CB241HQK the RMS rated audio powers range from 1W to 32W, and the average RMS rated audio power is 5.5W. The CB241HQK has a fairly low RMS rated audio power (only 2 Watts) compared to most of the other comparable spec PC screens that have been on the market for a similar time to the CB241HQK.

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Quite High Annual Energy Consumption

The lowest annual energy consumption of LCD screens of a similar age and spec to the CB241HQK is 22kWh and the highest is 140kWh. At 56 kilowatt hours, the Acer CB241HQK has a quite high annual energy consumption compared to most of the other medium monitors that came out around the same time as the CB241HQK.

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Heavy

The Acer CB241HQK is one of the heavier medium monitors that have been on the market for a similar time to the CB241HQK (6.9 kilograms) amongst PC displays of this age. Across all the medium monitors that have been around for around the same time as the CB241HQK the weights range from 2.3g to 79kg, and the average weight is 5kg.

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2 Other reasons to consider the Acer CB241HQK

Released Over a Year Ago

This LCD screen has been on the market for over a year.

Average Width

At 567 millimeters, the CB241HQK has a fairly typical width compared to most of the other LCD screens of a similar spec and age to the CB241HQK.

If you are not worried about having a wider width then you might also want to consider the Viewsonic VX2475SMHL-4K ($379.99) (566.4mm).

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Specification

Display

Screen Size

23.6"

Display Resolution

23.6"

Dynamic Contrast Ratio

100000000:1

Display Type

LED

HD Type

4K Ultra HD, HD

Viewable Height

293mm

Viewable Width

521mm

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Pixel Pitch

0.135 x 0.135

Display Colour Count

16.77M

Vertical Viewing Angle

178°

Horizontal Viewing Angle

178°

Display Diagonal

60cm

Display Technology

IPS

Display Brightness

300 cd/m²

Response Time

4ms

Native Aspect Ratio

16:9

Supported Number of Colours Display

16.78 million colours

Ports & Interfaces

DisplayPort

1

HDMI Port

1

DVI Port

1

Multimedia

RMS Rated Audio Power

2W

Loudspeaker

2

Design

Case Colour

Black

Ergonomics

Pivot Angle

0 - 90

Maximum Height Adjustment

150mm

Tilt Angle

-5 - 35

Swivel Angle Range

-60 - 60

VESA Mount Interface

-60 - 60

Cable Lock Slot

No

Power

Energy Efficiency Class

C

Power Consumption When Off

0.35W

Typical Power Consumption

28.5W

Standby Power Consumption

0.45W

Annual Energy Consumption

56kWh

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Weight & Dimensions

Weight

6.9kg

Height

379.3mm

Depth

216.6mm

Width

567mm

Running Cost

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Electricity cost when switched on

$35.34

Electricity cost when on standby

$2.12

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Total running cost over 5 years

$37.46

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Energy Rating

0.24T

Running this PC monitor over 5 years will generate 0.24 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).

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To offset that much CO2 you would need to plant 7 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.